Savory Summer Snacks

Marinated Zucchini

Like most marinated vegetable dishes, this one is best made a day ahead of serving. It will keep, refrigerated, for about a week. See the recipe for Marinated Zucchini »

Seared Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Ordinary balsamic vinegar and a pinch of sugar in the syrup accompanies these seared asparagus stalks. See the recipe for Seared Prosciutto Asparagus »

Yucca Fritters

These simple fritters are a favorite Cuban snack. See the recipe for Yucca Fritters »

Open-Face Avocado and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

The simple combination of creamy goat cheese and avocado is a delicious sandwich-topper.

Crab-Filled Crispy Wrappers

Crab Spring Rolls

Twice-Fried Green Plantains with Garlic Dipping Sauce

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Smashed Cucumbers with Ginger

This quick-pickled cucumber is a classic Chinese dish. This version of the recipe, from Saveur contributor Pang-Mei Natasha Chang’s story “The Welcoming Table,” is based on one made by her aunt, Constance D. Chang, who owned five popular Chinese restaurants in Japan in the 1960s. See the recipe for Smashed Cucumbers with Ginger »

Russian Pickled Watermelon

The recipe for these savory pickles is based on one that appears in Pickled: Preserving a World of Tastes and Traditions by Lucy Norris (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2003). See the recipe for Russian Pickled Watermelon »

Ricotta Crostini with Cherry Tomatoes

Ripe cherry tomatoes add sweetness to crostini topped with fresh ricotta.

Ricotta Crostini with Black Olives, Lemon Zest, and Mint

The combination of lemon zest, flavorful olives, and refreshing mint gives this crostini a Mediterranean twist.

Only a hint of garlic and parsley are needed to season these earthy rich mushrooms. See the recipe for Grilled Mushrooms »

Artichoke Crostini

One of our favorite ways to use tangy marinated artichokes is for crostini.

Crostini with Black-Eyed Peas, Radicchio, and Raisins

The appeal of this hors d’oeuvre, which prominently features luck-bearing black-eyed peas, comes from the bright contrast of earthy and tangy flavors.